Sophie Rain, a 20-year-old influencer and OnlyFans creator, says she has earned $50 million since launching her social media career less than two years ago. With over 7 million followers on Instagram under the handle @sophieraiin, she has built a large following and used that audience to grow her earnings online.
Rain is also the co-founder of the Bop House, a content collective known for its viral creators and online reach.
After making significant strides in the world of adult content creation, she's now sharing advice with others who are thinking about joining platforms like OnlyFans.
According to Rain, the key is to have a strong social media presence before moving forward to adult content creation. She explained that real success comes from being recognised and having a loyal audience before trying to make money on the platform.
¡°Do not start OnlyFans unless you already have a social media platform, or you will fail,¡± she said. ¡°A lot of young people think they can open a page, post a few attractive photos, and start making millions. That¡¯s not how it works.¡±
While her lifestyle may look easy from the outside, Rain says being a top creator comes with mental challenges. ¡°This job is also much harder on the mind than you could ever think,¡± she shared. ¡°OnlyFans is not always this glamorous, perfect lifestyle on social media. There are only so many girls who can achieve what I have.¡±
She made it clear that her rise in the industry is not something that happens to everyone.
The influencer says she grew up in a low-income household and previously worked as a waitress. According to her, the quick jump from struggling to thriving has been overwhelming at times. ¡°I went from living on food stamps and serving tables to this new lifestyle in quite literally less than two years,¡± she said.
Today, she claims to travel by private jet and is often recognized in public. ¡°I now only fly private and can barely go out in public anymore unless I want to be recognized every minute.¡±
Despite her earnings, Rain encourages young women to think carefully before joining platforms like OnlyFans. ¡°I encourage anyone to make sure you try other things before this job,¡± she said. She added that if she had come from a more financially stable background, she might have chosen another path.
¡°Unfortunately, I didn't have the luxury of going to college because my family didn¡¯t have the money,¡± she said. ¡°If you have the chance and ability to study, do that first. I think everyone should get an education¡ªget your degree, girls. OnlyFans should be a last resort.¡±
While she says she has no regrets about her choices and is proud of her success, she acknowledges that her path is not for everyone. She describes her journey as extremely demanding and credits luck, timing, and a strong social media presence as key parts of her success.
¡°I got extremely lucky,¡± she said. ¡°You have to work super hard to push yourself out there and stay on people¡¯s minds constantly. I¡¯m proud of myself and love being the number one girl on OnlyFans.¡±
Sophie Rain isn¡¯t the only name drawing attention on OnlyFans. Other creators like Lilly Philips and Bonnie Blue have also gained large followings and made headlines for their success on the platform.
Lilly Philips, known for her bold content and engaging personality, has become a standout figure in the adult content space, often credited for blending lifestyle content with fan engagement.
Bonnie Blue, another well-known name, built her platform through consistent content, strategic branding, and a strong presence on TikTok and Twitter, where she keeps fans connected beyond OnlyFans.
Each of these creators has their own style. Lilly is bold, Bonnie is strategic, and Sophie is everywhere. But they all agree on a few things: build a strong brand, post consistently, and stay active on multiple platforms.